Creatures Quote by John Ortberg
“There is such a love, a love that creates value in what is loved. There is a love that turns rag dolls into priceless treasures. There is a love that fastens itself onto ragged little creatures, for reasons that no one could ever quite figure out, and makes them precious and valued beyond calculation. This is love beyond reason. This is the love of God.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Love Beyond Reason by John Ortberg, 2012
Divine love transforms the ordinary into the priceless, beyond human logic.
In simple terms: God's love makes everything valuable.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and cherish the sacred in everyday life.
Themes
spirituality
love
value
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
inspirational
theological
When to use this quote
- family relationships
- community service
- personal reflection
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
theology
transcendence
grace
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience love's transformative power?
- What ordinary thing feels sacred to you?
A Different Perspective
Love may be misunderstood or dismissed by rationalist perspectives.
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